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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,057.23 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,057.23 and 271.71 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,057.23 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,057.23 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,057.23 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 287,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,259.96/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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