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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 975.23 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 975.23 and 423 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 975.23 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/975.23 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 975.23 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 412,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,522.29/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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