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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.94, 972.71 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.94, 972.71 and 425.24 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.94 : 972.71 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.94/972.71 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.94x = 972.71 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.94x = 413,628.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,628.21/704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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