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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.73, 1,007.04 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.73, 1,007.04 and 398.17 is: 549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.73 : 1,007.04 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.73/1,007.04 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.73x = 1,007.04 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.73x = 400,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,975.87/729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.48

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