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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,007.17 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,007.17 and 398.28 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,007.17 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,007.17 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,007.17 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 401,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138.45/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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