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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.17, 1,055.49 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.17, 1,055.49 and 271.23 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.17 : 1,055.49 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.17/1,055.49 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.17x = 1,055.49 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.17x = 286,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,280.55/704.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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