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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 972.52 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 972.52 and 425.24 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 972.52 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/972.52 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 972.52 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 413,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,555.77/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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