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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 1,056.54 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 1,056.54 and 271.60 is: 407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 1,056.54 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/1,056.54 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 1,056.54 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 286,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,956.26/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.56

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