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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.93, 971.51 and 585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.93, 971.51 and 585.70 is: 808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.93 : 971.51 = 585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.93/971.51 = 585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.93x = 971.51 × 585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.93x = 569,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,009.27/703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.33

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