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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 998.90 and 429.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 998.90 and 429.08 is: 592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 998.90 = 429.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/998.90 = 429.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 998.90 × 429.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 428,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,608.01/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.07

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