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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,006.92 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,006.92 and 398.10 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,006.92 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,006.92 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,006.92 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 400,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,854.85/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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