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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 975.77 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 975.77 and 427.25 is: 589.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 975.77 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/975.77 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 975.77 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 416,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,897.73/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.70

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