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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.07, 972.81 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.07, 972.81 and 425.24 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.07 : 972.81 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.07/972.81 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.07x = 972.81 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.07x = 413,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,680.16/705.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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