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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 1,060.67 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 1,060.67 and 274.26 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 1,060.67 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/1,060.67 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 1,060.67 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 290,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,899.35/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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