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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.32, 1,056.61 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.32, 1,056.61 and 271.44 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.32 : 1,056.61 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.32/1,056.61 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.32x = 1,056.61 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.32x = 286,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,806.22/704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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