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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,056.20 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,056.20 and 271.20 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,056.20 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,056.20 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,056.20 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 286,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,441.44/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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