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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 989.72 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 989.72 and 422.37 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 989.72 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/989.72 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 989.72 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 418,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,025.92/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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