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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 1,056.84 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 1,056.84 and 271.84 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 1,056.84 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/1,056.84 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 1,056.84 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 287,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,291.39/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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