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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,250.48 and 513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,250.48 and 513.06 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,250.48 = 513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,250.48 = 513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,250.48 × 513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 641,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,571.27/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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