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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,061.69 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,061.69 and 274.61 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,061.69 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,061.69 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,061.69 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 291,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,544.01/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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