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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 976.07 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 976.07 and 427.59 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 976.07 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/976.07 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 976.07 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 417,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,355.63/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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