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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 999.75 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 999.75 and 429.72 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 999.75 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/999.75 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 999.75 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 429,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,612.57/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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