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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,250.01 and 513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,250.01 and 513.06 is: 707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,250.01 = 513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,250.01 = 513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,250.01 × 513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 641,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,330.13/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.92

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