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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 973.86 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 973.86 and 425.97 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 973.86 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/973.86 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 973.86 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 414,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,835.14/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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