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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,250.06 and 512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,250.06 and 512.90 is: 707.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,250.06 = 512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,250.06 = 512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,250.06 × 512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 641,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,155.77/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.68

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