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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,060.66 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,060.66 and 274.45 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,060.66 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,060.66 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,060.66 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 291,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,098.14/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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