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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,061.25 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,061.25 and 274.70 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,061.25 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,061.25 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,061.25 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 291,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,525.38/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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