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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 999.52 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 999.52 and 429.76 is: 592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 999.52 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/999.52 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 999.52 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 429,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,553.72/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.72

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