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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 1,060.89 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 1,060.89 and 274.59 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 1,060.89 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/1,060.89 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 1,060.89 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 291,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,309.79/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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