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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 973.65 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 973.65 and 426.07 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 973.65 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/973.65 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 973.65 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 414,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,845.87/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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