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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 969.74 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 969.74 and 426.87 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 969.74 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/969.74 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 969.74 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 413,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,950.78/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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