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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,007.27 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,007.27 and 398.34 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,007.27 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,007.27 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,007.27 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 401,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,230.90/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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