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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.77, 1,055.75 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.77, 1,055.75 and 271.23 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.77 : 1,055.75 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.77/1,055.75 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.77x = 1,055.75 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.77x = 286,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,349.72/703.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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