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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.59, 973.82 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.59, 973.82 and 425.86 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.59 : 973.82 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.59/973.82 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.59x = 973.82 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.59x = 414,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,716.50/705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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