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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.79, 1,008.47 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.79, 1,008.47 and 399.21 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.79 : 1,008.47 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.79/1,008.47 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.79x = 1,008.47 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.79x = 402,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,588.52/730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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