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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.38, 1,070.22 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.38, 1,070.22 and 274.63 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.38 : 1,070.22 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.38/1,070.22 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.38x = 1,070.22 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.38x = 293,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,914.52/713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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