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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.43 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.43 and 273.93 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.43 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.43 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.43 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 290,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,483.59/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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