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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 972.89 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 972.89 and 425.17 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 972.89 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/972.89 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 972.89 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 413,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,639.08/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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