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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,007.85 and 398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,007.85 and 398.78 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,007.85 = 398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,007.85 = 398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,007.85 × 398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 401,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,910.42/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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