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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 1,061.14 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 1,061.14 and 274.76 is: 411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 1,061.14 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/1,061.14 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 1,061.14 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 291,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,558.83/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.90

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