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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,000.08 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,000.08 and 429.87 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,000.08 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,000.08 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,000.08 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 429,904.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,904.39/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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