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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.63, 1,055.45 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.63, 1,055.45 and 271.09 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.63 : 1,055.45 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.63/1,055.45 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.63x = 1,055.45 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.63x = 286,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,121.94/703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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