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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,007.87 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,007.87 and 398.76 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,007.87 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,007.87 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,007.87 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 401,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,898.24/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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