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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 989.72 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 989.72 and 437.58 is: 603.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 989.72 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/989.72 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 989.72 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 433,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,079.49/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.60

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