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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.82, 974.07 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.82, 974.07 and 426.05 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.82 : 974.07 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.82/974.07 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.82x = 974.07 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.82x = 415,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,002.52/705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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