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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 1,055.95 and 271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 1,055.95 and 271.61 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 1,055.95 = 271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/1,055.95 = 271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 1,055.95 × 271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 286,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,804.58/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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