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