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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.25, 999.17 and 429.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.25, 999.17 and 429.51 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.25 : 999.17 = 429.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.25/999.17 = 429.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.25x = 999.17 × 429.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.25x = 429,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,156.72/724.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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