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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 973.64 and 425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 973.64 and 425.73 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 973.64 = 425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/973.64 = 425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 973.64 × 425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 414,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,508.82/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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