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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.82, 1,007.15 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.82, 1,007.15 and 398.25 is: 549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.82 : 1,007.15 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.82/1,007.15 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.82x = 1,007.15 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.82x = 401,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,095.50/729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.58

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