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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 998.93 and 429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 998.93 and 429.10 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 998.93 = 429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/998.93 = 429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 998.93 × 429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 428,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,639.44/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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