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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.77, 1,008.45 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.77, 1,008.45 and 399.20 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.77 : 1,008.45 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.77/1,008.45 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.77x = 1,008.45 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.77x = 402,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,568.20/730.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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