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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.01, 1,250.30 and 513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.01, 1,250.30 and 513.02 is: 707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.01 : 1,250.30 = 513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.01/1,250.30 = 513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.01x = 1,250.30 × 513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.01x = 641,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,433.31/906.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.98

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