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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.95, 1,057.89 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.95, 1,057.89 and 272.11 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.95 : 1,057.89 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.95/1,057.89 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.95x = 1,057.89 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.95x = 287,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,860.51/704.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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