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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.59, 1,056.27 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.59, 1,056.27 and 271.45 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.59 : 1,056.27 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.59/1,056.27 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.59x = 1,056.27 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.59x = 286,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,723.13/704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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