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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 999.09 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 999.09 and 429.32 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 999.09 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/999.09 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 999.09 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 428,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,931.82/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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