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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 1,061.06 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 1,061.06 and 274.38 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 1,061.06 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/1,061.06 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 1,061.06 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 291,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,132.27/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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