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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,007.26 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,007.26 and 398.30 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,007.26 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,007.26 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,007.26 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 401,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,185.63/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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