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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 998.94 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 998.94 and 429.26 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 998.94 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/998.94 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 998.94 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 428,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,804.98/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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