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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 999.18 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 999.18 and 429.42 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 999.18 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/999.18 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 999.18 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 429,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,067.88/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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