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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.65, 1,061.38 and 274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.65, 1,061.38 and 274.75 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.65 : 1,061.38 = 274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.65/1,061.38 = 274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.65x = 1,061.38 × 274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.65x = 291,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,614.16/707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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