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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,007.87 and 398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,007.87 and 398.73 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,007.87 = 398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,007.87 = 398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,007.87 × 398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 401,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,860.97/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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