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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 1,062 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 1,062 and 274.96 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 1,062 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/1,062 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 1,062 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 292,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,007.52/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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