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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,007.02 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,007.02 and 398.16 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,007.02 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,007.02 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,007.02 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 400,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,950.05/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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