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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 1,056.65 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 1,056.65 and 271.48 is: 407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 1,056.65 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/1,056.65 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 1,056.65 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 286,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,855.34/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.45

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