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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 1,060.32 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 1,060.32 and 274.16 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 1,060.32 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/1,060.32 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 1,060.32 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 290,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,697.33/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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