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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.99, 999.03 and 429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.99, 999.03 and 429.15 is: 592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.99 : 999.03 = 429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.99/999.03 = 429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.99x = 999.03 × 429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.99x = 428,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,733.72/723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.18

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