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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 998.66 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 998.66 and 429.14 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 998.66 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/998.66 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 998.66 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 428,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,568.52/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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