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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.90, 975.20 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.90, 975.20 and 426.96 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.90 : 975.20 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.90/975.20 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.90x = 975.20 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.90x = 416,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,371.39/706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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