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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 999.82 and 429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 999.82 and 429.78 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 999.82 = 429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/999.82 = 429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 999.82 × 429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 429,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,702.64/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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