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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 999.09 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 999.09 and 429.39 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 999.09 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/999.09 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 999.09 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 428,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,999.26/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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