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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.88, 999.90 and 430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.88, 999.90 and 430.13 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.88 : 999.90 = 430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.88/999.90 = 430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.88x = 999.90 × 430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.88x = 430,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,081.99/724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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