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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.17, 1,069.75 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.17, 1,069.75 and 274.32 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.17 : 1,069.75 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.17/1,069.75 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.17x = 1,069.75 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.17x = 293,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,454.16/713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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