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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 973.98 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 973.98 and 426.06 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 973.98 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/973.98 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 973.98 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 414,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,973.92/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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