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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 999.36 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 999.36 and 429.57 is: 592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 999.36 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/999.36 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 999.36 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 429,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,295.08/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.69

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