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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 970.12 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 970.12 and 572.32 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 970.12 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/970.12 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 970.12 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 555,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,219.08/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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