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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,057.24 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,057.24 and 271.68 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,057.24 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,057.24 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,057.24 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 287,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,230.96/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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