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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 974.14 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 974.14 and 426.02 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 974.14 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/974.14 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 974.14 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 415,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,003.12/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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