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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.26 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.26 and 437.08 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.26 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.26 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.26 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 432,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,385.76/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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