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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 998.82 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 998.82 and 429 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 998.82 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/998.82 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 998.82 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 428,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,493.78/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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