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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.20, 1,069.80 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.20, 1,069.80 and 251.05 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.20 : 1,069.80 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.20/1,069.80 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.20x = 1,069.80 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.20x = 268,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,573.29/713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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