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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.45, 1,060.64 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.45, 1,060.64 and 274.91 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.45 : 1,060.64 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.45/1,060.64 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.45x = 1,060.64 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.45x = 291,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,579.17/707.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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