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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 999.11 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 999.11 and 429.27 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 999.11 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/999.11 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 999.11 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 428,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,885.28/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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