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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 1,057.14 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 1,057.14 and 272.04 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 1,057.14 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/1,057.14 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 1,057.14 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 287,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,584.37/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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