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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,068.10 and 249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,068.10 and 249.97 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,068.10 = 249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,068.10 = 249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,068.10 × 249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 266,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,992.96/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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