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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 1,055.71 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 1,055.71 and 271 is: 406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 1,055.71 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/1,055.71 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 1,055.71 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 286,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,097.41/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.42

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