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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.61, 1,008.25 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.61, 1,008.25 and 399.06 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.61 : 1,008.25 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.61/1,008.25 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.61x = 1,008.25 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.61x = 402,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,352.25/730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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