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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.54, 1,070.48 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.54, 1,070.48 and 245.01 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.54 : 1,070.48 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.54/1,070.48 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.54x = 1,070.48 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.54x = 262,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,276.91/713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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