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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 998.67 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 998.67 and 429.09 is: 592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 998.67 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/998.67 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 998.67 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 428,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,519.31/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.06

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