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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 974 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 974 and 426 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 974 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/974 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 974 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 414,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,924/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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