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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.22, 1,070.23 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.22, 1,070.23 and 274.40 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.22 : 1,070.23 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.22/1,070.23 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.22x = 1,070.23 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.22x = 293,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,671.11/713.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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