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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.09, 1,056.55 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.09, 1,056.55 and 281.86 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.09 : 1,056.55 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.09/1,056.55 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.09x = 1,056.55 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.09x = 297,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,801.39/704.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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