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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,061.15 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,061.15 and 274.23 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,061.15 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,061.15 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,061.15 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 290,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,997.79/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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