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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.49, 1,068.54 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.49, 1,068.54 and 250.13 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.49 : 1,068.54 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.49/1,068.54 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.49x = 1,068.54 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.49x = 267,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,268.57/712.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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