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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.94, 1,007.32 and 398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.94, 1,007.32 and 398.38 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.94 : 1,007.32 = 398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.94/1,007.32 = 398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.94x = 1,007.32 × 398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.94x = 401,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,292.10/729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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