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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,250.48 and 512.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,250.48 and 512.99 is: 708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,250.48 = 512.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,250.48 = 512.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,250.48 × 512.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 641,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,474.92/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.00

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