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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,007.26 and 398.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,007.26 and 398.31 is: 549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,007.26 = 398.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,007.26 = 398.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,007.26 × 398.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 401,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,201.73/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.64

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