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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.70 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.70 and 425.36 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.70 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.70 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.70 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 413,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,747.67/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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