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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.82, 1,067.73 and 249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.82, 1,067.73 and 249.61 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.82 : 1,067.73 = 249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.82/1,067.73 = 249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.82x = 1,067.73 × 249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.82x = 266,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,516.09/711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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