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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 973.56 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 973.56 and 425.82 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 973.56 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/973.56 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 973.56 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 414,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,561.32/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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