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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.61, 1,006.84 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.61, 1,006.84 and 398.04 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.61 : 1,006.84 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.61/1,006.84 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.61x = 1,006.84 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.61x = 400,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,762.59/729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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