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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,007.25 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,007.25 and 398.32 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,007.25 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,007.25 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,007.25 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 401,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,207.82/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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