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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 1,068.41 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 1,068.41 and 250.07 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 1,068.41 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/1,068.41 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 1,068.41 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 267,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,170.70/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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