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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.50, 999.37 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.50, 999.37 and 429.57 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.50 : 999.37 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.50/999.37 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.50x = 999.37 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.50x = 429,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,298.30/724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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