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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 1,060.44 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 1,060.44 and 274.48 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 1,060.44 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/1,060.44 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 1,060.44 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 291,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,069.57/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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