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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.63, 1,056.81 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.63, 1,056.81 and 271.73 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.63 : 1,056.81 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.63/1,056.81 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.63x = 1,056.81 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.63x = 287,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,166.98/704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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