It is known that a cable with a​ cross-sectional area of 0.80sq in. has a capacity to hold 2500 lb. If the capacity of the cable is proportional to its​ cross-sectional area, what size cable is needed to hold 7000lb? (Round to the nearest hundredth as​ needed.)

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Problem 33AR: Compute the cross-sectional area of the grooved block shown. Round the answer to 1 decimal place.
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It is known that a cable with a​ cross-sectional area of 0.80sq in. has a capacity to hold 2500 lb. If the capacity of the cable is proportional to its​ cross-sectional area, what size cable is needed to hold 7000lb?
(Round to the nearest hundredth as​ needed.)
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