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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 1,068.50 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 1,068.50 and 185.25 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 1,068.50 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/1,068.50 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 1,068.50 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 197,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,939.63/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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