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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.04, 1,068.21 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.04, 1,068.21 and 249.80 is: 374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.04 : 1,068.21 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.04/1,068.21 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.04x = 1,068.21 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.04x = 266,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,833.52/712.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.75

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