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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.69, 1,008.36 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.69, 1,008.36 and 399.13 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.69 : 1,008.36 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.69/1,008.36 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.69x = 1,008.36 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.69x = 402,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,464.21/730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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