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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.14, 1,008.91 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.14, 1,008.91 and 399.57 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.14 : 1,008.91 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.14/1,008.91 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.14x = 1,008.91 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.14x = 403,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,126.88/731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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