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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 1,060.75 and 274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 1,060.75 and 274.43 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 1,060.75 = 274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/1,060.75 = 274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 1,060.75 × 274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 291,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,101.62/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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