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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 1,071.14 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 1,071.14 and 251.55 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 1,071.14 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/1,071.14 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 1,071.14 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 269,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,445.27/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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