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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 1,056.22 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 1,056.22 and 271.32 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 1,056.22 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/1,056.22 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 1,056.22 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 286,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,573.61/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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