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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 999.80 and 429.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 999.80 and 429.81 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 999.80 = 429.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/999.80 = 429.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 999.80 × 429.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 429,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,721.89/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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