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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 1,057.65 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 1,057.65 and 272.17 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 1,057.65 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/1,057.65 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 1,057.65 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 287,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,860.60/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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