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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 974.59 and 426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 974.59 and 426.85 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 974.59 = 426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/974.59 = 426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 974.59 × 426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 416,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,000.24/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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