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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.60, 1,068.73 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.60, 1,068.73 and 250.43 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.60 : 1,068.73 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.60/1,068.73 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.60x = 1,068.73 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.60x = 267,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,636.08/712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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