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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,070.79 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,070.79 and 251.83 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,070.79 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,070.79 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,070.79 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 269,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,657.05/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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