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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.74, 1,069.59 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.74, 1,069.59 and 250.52 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.74 : 1,069.59 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.74/1,069.59 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.74x = 1,069.59 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.74x = 267,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,948.34/712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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