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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.10, 1,069.50 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.10, 1,069.50 and 274.20 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.10 : 1,069.50 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.10/1,069.50 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.10x = 1,069.50 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.10x = 293,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,256.90/713.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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