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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.92, 1,071.30 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.92, 1,071.30 and 257.92 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.92 : 1,071.30 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.92/1,071.30 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.92x = 1,071.30 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.92x = 276,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,309.70/713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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