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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 1,074.13 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 1,074.13 and 247.56 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 1,074.13 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/1,074.13 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 1,074.13 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 265,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,911.62/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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