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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 999.88 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 999.88 and 429.72 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 999.88 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/999.88 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 999.88 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 429,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,668.43/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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