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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.94, 989.15 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.94, 989.15 and 437.36 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.94 : 989.15 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.94/989.15 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.94x = 989.15 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.94x = 432,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,607.51/716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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