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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.07, 1,055.70 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.07, 1,055.70 and 271.17 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.07 : 1,055.70 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.07/1,055.70 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.07x = 1,055.70 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.07x = 286,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,274.17/704.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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