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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 1,067.90 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 1,067.90 and 249.66 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 1,067.90 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/1,067.90 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 1,067.90 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 266,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,610.67/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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