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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 998.96 and 429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 998.96 and 429.16 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 998.96 = 429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/998.96 = 429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 998.96 × 429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 428,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,713.67/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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