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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 1,064.84 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 1,064.84 and 271.15 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 1,064.84 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/1,064.84 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 1,064.84 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 288,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,734.99/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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