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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,056.71 and 271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,056.71 and 271.39 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,056.71 = 271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,056.71 = 271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,056.71 × 271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 286,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,780.53/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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