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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.83, 999.93 and 429.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.83, 999.93 and 429.99 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.83 : 999.93 = 429.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.83/999.93 = 429.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.83x = 999.93 × 429.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.83x = 429,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,955.34/724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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