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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.00, 1,008.79 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.00, 1,008.79 and 399.44 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.00 : 1,008.79 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.00/1,008.79 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.00x = 1,008.79 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.00x = 402,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,952.60/731.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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