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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,006.94 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,006.94 and 398.09 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,006.94 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,006.94 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,006.94 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 400,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,858.23/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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