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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 999.82 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 999.82 and 429.80 is: 593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 999.82 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/999.82 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 999.82 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 429,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,722.64/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.12

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