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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 999.29 and 429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 999.29 and 429.36 is: 592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 999.29 = 429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/999.29 = 429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 999.29 × 429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 429,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,053.01/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.49

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