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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 1,056.51 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 1,056.51 and 271.89 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 1,056.51 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/1,056.51 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 1,056.51 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 287,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,254.50/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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