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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.11, 1,007.52 and 398.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.11, 1,007.52 and 398.53 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.11 : 1,007.52 = 398.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.11/1,007.52 = 398.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.11x = 1,007.52 × 398.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.11x = 401,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,526.95/730.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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