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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.95, 1,069.23 and 250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.95, 1,069.23 and 250.63 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.95 : 1,069.23 = 250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.95/1,069.23 = 250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.95x = 1,069.23 × 250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.95x = 267,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,981.11/712.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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