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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 989.70 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 989.70 and 437.39 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 989.70 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/989.70 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 989.70 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 432,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,878.29/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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