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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.57, 1,008.18 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.57, 1,008.18 and 398.99 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.57 : 1,008.18 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.57/1,008.18 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.57x = 1,008.18 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.57x = 402,256.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,256.26/730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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