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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,007.63 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,007.63 and 398.60 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,007.63 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,007.63 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,007.63 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 401,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,639.56/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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