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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,250.33 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,250.33 and 513.03 is: 708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,250.33 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,250.33 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,250.33 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 641,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,456.80/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.00

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