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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,056.60 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,056.60 and 271.23 is: 407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,056.60 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,056.60 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,056.60 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 286,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,581.62/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.02

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