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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,055.37 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,055.37 and 271.41 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,055.37 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,055.37 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,055.37 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 286,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,437.97/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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