Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,056 and 271.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,056 and 271.42 is: 407.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704.20 : 1,056 = 271.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704.20/1,056 = 271.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704.20x = 1,056 × 271.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704.20x = 286,619.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,619.52/704.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.01
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