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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,007.10 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,007.10 and 398.21 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,007.10 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,007.10 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,007.10 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 401,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,039.57/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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