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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,055.88 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,055.88 and 271.18 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,055.88 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,055.88 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,055.88 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 286,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,333.54/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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