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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 973.84 and 425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 973.84 and 425.89 is: 587.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 973.84 = 425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/973.84 = 425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 973.84 × 425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 414,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,748.73/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.75

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