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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 971.12 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 971.12 and 423.96 is: 585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 971.12 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/971.12 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 971.12 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 411,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,716.04/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.01

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