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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,008.86 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,008.86 and 399.49 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,008.86 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,008.86 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,008.86 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 403,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,024.44/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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