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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 1,061.10 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 1,061.10 and 274.32 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 1,061.10 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/1,061.10 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 1,061.10 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 291,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,080.95/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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