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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,065.40 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,065.40 and 271.26 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,065.40 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,065.40 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,065.40 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 289,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,002.57/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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