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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.91, 1,070.93 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.91, 1,070.93 and 251.64 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.91 : 1,070.93 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.91/1,070.93 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.91x = 1,070.93 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.91x = 269,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,488.83/713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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