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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 1,057.31 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 1,057.31 and 271.93 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 1,057.31 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/1,057.31 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 1,057.31 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 287,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,514.31/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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