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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 989.04 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 989.04 and 437.04 is: 603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 989.04 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/989.04 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 989.04 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 432,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,250.04/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.09

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