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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 972.09 and 425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 972.09 and 425.11 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 972.09 = 425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/972.09 = 425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 972.09 × 425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 413,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,246.40/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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