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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.09, 1,007.53 and 398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.09, 1,007.53 and 398.51 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.09 : 1,007.53 = 398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.09/1,007.53 = 398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.09x = 1,007.53 × 398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.09x = 401,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,510.78/730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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