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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,008.59 and 399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,008.59 and 399.29 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,008.59 = 399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,008.59 = 399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,008.59 × 399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 402,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,712.86/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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