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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.93, 1,057.44 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.93, 1,057.44 and 272.07 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.93 : 1,057.44 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.93/1,057.44 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.93x = 1,057.44 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.93x = 287,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,697.70/704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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