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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,250.46 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,250.46 and 513.22 is: 708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,250.46 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,250.46 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,250.46 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 641,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,761.08/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.31

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