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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.75, 974.80 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.75, 974.80 and 426.86 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.75 : 974.80 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.75/974.80 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.75x = 974.80 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.75x = 416,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,103.13/706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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