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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.88, 973.88 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.88, 973.88 and 426.20 is: 588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.88 : 973.88 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.88/973.88 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.88x = 973.88 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.88x = 415,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,067.66/705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.02

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