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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 1,056.53 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 1,056.53 and 271.42 is: 407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 1,056.53 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/1,056.53 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 1,056.53 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 286,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,763.37/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.20

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