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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,008.42 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,008.42 and 399.18 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,008.42 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,008.42 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,008.42 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 402,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,541.10/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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