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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,068.17 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,068.17 and 249.84 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,068.17 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,068.17 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,068.17 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 266,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,871.59/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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