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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,008.71 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,008.71 and 399.38 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,008.71 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,008.71 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,008.71 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 402,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,858.60/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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