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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.47, 1,069.57 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.47, 1,069.57 and 250.93 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.47 : 1,069.57 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.47/1,069.57 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.47x = 1,069.57 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.47x = 268,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,387.20/713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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