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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.74, 977.96 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.74, 977.96 and 425.12 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.74 : 977.96 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.74/977.96 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.74x = 977.96 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.74x = 415,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,743.34/708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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