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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.19, 1,007.67 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.19, 1,007.67 and 398.62 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.19 : 1,007.67 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.19/1,007.67 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.19x = 1,007.67 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.19x = 401,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,676.81/730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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