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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,070.49 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,070.49 and 274.80 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,070.49 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,070.49 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,070.49 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 294,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,170.65/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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