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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.58, 973.82 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.58, 973.82 and 425.84 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.58 : 973.82 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.58/973.82 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.58x = 973.82 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.58x = 414,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,691.36/705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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