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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.06, 1,069.50 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.06, 1,069.50 and 250.85 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.06 : 1,069.50 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.06/1,069.50 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.06x = 1,069.50 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.06x = 268,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,287.69/713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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