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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.37, 1,066.84 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.37, 1,066.84 and 249.06 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.37 : 1,066.84 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.37/1,066.84 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.37x = 1,066.84 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.37x = 265,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,707.95/711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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