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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.22, 999.42 and 429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.22, 999.42 and 429.51 is: 592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.22 : 999.42 = 429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.22/999.42 = 429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.22x = 999.42 × 429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.22x = 429,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,258.75/724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.72

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