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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 1,069.45 and 250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 1,069.45 and 250.43 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 1,069.45 = 250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/1,069.45 = 250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 1,069.45 × 250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 267,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,816.21/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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