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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.49, 1,060.92 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.49, 1,060.92 and 274.50 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.49 : 1,060.92 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.49/1,060.92 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.49x = 1,060.92 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.49x = 291,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,222.54/707.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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