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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,060.38 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,060.38 and 274.20 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,060.38 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,060.38 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,060.38 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 290,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,756.20/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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