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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.83, 973.82 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.83, 973.82 and 426.15 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.83 : 973.82 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.83/973.82 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.83x = 973.82 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.83x = 414,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,994.46/705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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