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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.08, 1,061.02 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.08, 1,061.02 and 274.28 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.08 : 1,061.02 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.08/1,061.02 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.08x = 1,061.02 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.08x = 291,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,016.57/707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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