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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 1,055.91 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 1,055.91 and 271.20 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 1,055.91 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/1,055.91 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 1,055.91 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 286,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,362.79/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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