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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,250.40 and 513.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,250.40 and 513.10 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,250.40 = 513.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,250.40 = 513.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,250.40 × 513.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 641,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,580.24/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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