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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.85, 1,055.83 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.85, 1,055.83 and 271.01 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.85 : 1,055.83 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.85/1,055.83 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.85x = 1,055.83 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.85x = 286,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,140.49/703.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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