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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.13, 1,008.98 and 399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.13, 1,008.98 and 399.58 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.13 : 1,008.98 = 399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.13/1,008.98 = 399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.13x = 1,008.98 × 399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.13x = 403,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,166.70/731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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