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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.95, 1,069.91 and 250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.95, 1,069.91 and 250.73 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.95 : 1,069.91 = 250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.95/1,069.91 = 250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.95x = 1,069.91 × 250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.95x = 268,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,256.88/712.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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