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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 989.22 and 422.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 989.22 and 422.36 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 989.22 = 422.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/989.22 = 422.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 989.22 × 422.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 417,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,806.96/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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