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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.73, 999.99 and 429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.73, 999.99 and 429.98 is: 593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.73 : 999.99 = 429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.73/999.99 = 429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.73x = 999.99 × 429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.73x = 429,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,970.70/724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.29

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