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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.07, 1,250.25 and 513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.07, 1,250.25 and 513.01 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.07 : 1,250.25 = 513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.07/1,250.25 = 513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.07x = 1,250.25 × 513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.07x = 641,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,390.75/906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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