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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,059.72 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,059.72 and 274.14 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,059.72 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,059.72 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,059.72 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 290,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,511.64/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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