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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.57, 1,070.08 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.57, 1,070.08 and 251.26 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.57 : 1,070.08 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.57/1,070.08 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.57x = 1,070.08 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.57x = 268,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,865.00/713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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