Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 972 and 572.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 706.73, 972 and 572.27 is: 787.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706.73 : 972 = 572.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706.73/972 = 572.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706.73x = 972 × 572.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706.73x = 556,241.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,241.58/706.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787.07
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