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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,008.43 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,008.43 and 399.17 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,008.43 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,008.43 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,008.43 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 402,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,536.53/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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