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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 974.86 and 426.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 974.86 and 426.62 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 974.86 = 426.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/974.86 = 426.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 974.86 × 426.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 415,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,892.64/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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