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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.13, 1,061.10 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.13, 1,061.10 and 274.23 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.13 : 1,061.10 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.13/1,061.10 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.13x = 1,061.10 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.13x = 290,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,985.45/707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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