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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 998.97 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 998.97 and 429.12 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 998.97 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/998.97 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 998.97 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 428,678.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,678.01/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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