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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,250.28 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,250.28 and 513 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,250.28 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,250.28 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,250.28 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 641,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,393.64/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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