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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.82, 1,007.14 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.82, 1,007.14 and 398.24 is: 549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.82 : 1,007.14 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.82/1,007.14 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.82x = 1,007.14 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.82x = 401,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,085.88/729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.57

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