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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.40, 999.58 and 429.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.40, 999.58 and 429.61 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.40 : 999.58 = 429.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.40/999.58 = 429.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.40x = 999.58 × 429.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.40x = 429,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,428.67/724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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