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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.50, 972 and 586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.50, 972 and 586.86 is: 810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.50 : 972 = 586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.50/972 = 586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.50x = 972 × 586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.50x = 570,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,427.92/703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.84

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