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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 1,065.20 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 1,065.20 and 271.31 is: 407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 1,065.20 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/1,065.20 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 1,065.20 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 289,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,001.36/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.09

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