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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,056.66 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,056.66 and 271.54 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,056.66 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,056.66 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,056.66 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 286,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,925.46/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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