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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,062.10 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,062.10 and 274.99 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,062.10 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,062.10 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,062.10 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 292,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,060.19/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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