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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.61, 998.58 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.61, 998.58 and 429 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.61 : 998.58 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.61/998.58 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.61x = 998.58 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.61x = 428,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,390.82/723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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