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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 1,056.70 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 1,056.70 and 271.38 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 1,056.70 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/1,056.70 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 1,056.70 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 286,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,767.25/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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