Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 999 and 429.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 723.78, 999 and 429.26 is: 592.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723.78 : 999 = 429.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723.78/999 = 429.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723.78x = 999 × 429.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723.78x = 428,825.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,825.75/723.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.48
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