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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 1,069.79 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 1,069.79 and 251.10 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 1,069.79 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/1,069.79 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 1,069.79 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 268,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,623.01/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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