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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 989.15 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 989.15 and 436.93 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 989.15 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/989.15 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 989.15 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 432,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,184.65/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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