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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,008.07 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,008.07 and 398.91 is: 550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,008.07 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,008.07 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,008.07 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 402,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,127.21/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.49

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