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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,008.30 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,008.30 and 399.09 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,008.30 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,008.30 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,008.30 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 402,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,407.72/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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