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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,057.75 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,057.75 and 271.98 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,057.75 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,057.75 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,057.75 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 287,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,686.17/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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