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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.28, 1,060.02 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.28, 1,060.02 and 273.74 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.28 : 1,060.02 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.28/1,060.02 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.28x = 1,060.02 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.28x = 290,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,169.87/706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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