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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 1,061.31 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 1,061.31 and 274.73 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 1,061.31 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/1,061.31 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 1,061.31 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 291,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,573.70/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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