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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.63 and 271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.63 and 271.29 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.63 = 271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.63 = 271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.63 × 271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 288,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,823.13/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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