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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 999.77 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 999.77 and 429.71 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 999.77 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/999.77 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 999.77 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 429,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,604.02/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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