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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.43, 999.72 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.43, 999.72 and 429.86 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.43 : 999.72 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.43/999.72 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.43x = 999.72 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.43x = 429,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,734.64/724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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