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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.37, 989.85 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.37, 989.85 and 437.55 is: 603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.37 : 989.85 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.37/989.85 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.37x = 989.85 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.37x = 433,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,108.87/717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.75

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