Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.50, 970.83 and 427.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 703.50, 970.83 and 427.50 is: 589.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
703.50 : 970.83 = 427.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
703.50/970.83 = 427.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
703.50x = 970.83 × 427.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
703.50x = 415,029.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,029.83/703.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.95
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