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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.86, 970.29 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.86, 970.29 and 572.64 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.86 : 970.29 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.86/970.29 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.86x = 970.29 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.86x = 555,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,626.87/703.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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