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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 989.87 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 989.87 and 422.52 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 989.87 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/989.87 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 989.87 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 418,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,237.76/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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