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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,056.26 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,056.26 and 272.08 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,056.26 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,056.26 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,056.26 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 287,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,387.22/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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