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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.78, 1,069.07 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.78, 1,069.07 and 250.54 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.78 : 1,069.07 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.78/1,069.07 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.78x = 1,069.07 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.78x = 267,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,845.82/712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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