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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.16, 1,068.29 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.16, 1,068.29 and 243.61 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.16 : 1,068.29 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.16/1,068.29 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.16x = 1,068.29 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.16x = 260,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,243.15/712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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