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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 976.56 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 976.56 and 427.92 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 976.56 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/976.56 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 976.56 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 417,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,889.56/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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