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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 975.45 and 426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 975.45 and 426.89 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 975.45 = 426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/975.45 = 426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 975.45 × 426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 416,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,413.89/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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