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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.12, 1,056.36 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.12, 1,056.36 and 271.04 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.12 : 1,056.36 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.12/1,056.36 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.12x = 1,056.36 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.12x = 286,315.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,315.81/704.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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