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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 989.00 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 989.00 and 436.86 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 989.00 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/989.00 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 989.00 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 432,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,055.63/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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