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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,008.64 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,008.64 and 399.36 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,008.64 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,008.64 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,008.64 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 402,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,810.47/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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