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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 973.97 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 973.97 and 426.02 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 973.97 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/973.97 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 973.97 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 414,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,925.30/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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