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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.87, 1,008.57 and 399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.87, 1,008.57 and 399.31 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.87 : 1,008.57 = 399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.87/1,008.57 = 399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.87x = 1,008.57 × 399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.87x = 402,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,732.09/730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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