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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.73, 1,070.77 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.73, 1,070.77 and 251.43 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.73 : 1,070.77 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.73/1,070.77 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.73x = 1,070.77 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.73x = 269,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,223.70/713.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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