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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.62, 1,057.11 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.62, 1,057.11 and 271.63 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.62 : 1,057.11 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.62/1,057.11 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.62x = 1,057.11 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.62x = 287,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,142.79/704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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