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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.20, 972.90 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.20, 972.90 and 425.50 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.20 : 972.90 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.20/972.90 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.20x = 972.90 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.20x = 413,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,966.52/705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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