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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 998.95 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 998.95 and 429.26 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 998.95 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/998.95 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 998.95 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 428,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,809.28/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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