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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 999.72 and 429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 999.72 and 429.65 is: 592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 999.72 = 429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/999.72 = 429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 999.72 × 429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 429,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,529.70/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.87

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