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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 998.59 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 998.59 and 429 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 998.59 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/998.59 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 998.59 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 428,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,394.04/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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