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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 970.41 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 970.41 and 572.08 is: 789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 970.41 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/970.41 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 970.41 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 555,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,152.15/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.35

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