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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 1,069.56 and 250.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 1,069.56 and 250.65 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 1,069.56 = 250.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/1,069.56 = 250.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 1,069.56 × 250.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 268,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,085.21/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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