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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 977.71 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 977.71 and 425.12 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 977.71 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/977.71 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 977.71 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 415,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,644.08/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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