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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,060.22 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,060.22 and 273.74 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,060.22 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,060.22 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,060.22 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 290,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,220.01/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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