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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,250.13 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,250.13 and 513.03 is: 707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,250.13 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,250.13 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,250.13 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 641,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,354.19/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.90

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