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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.09, 1,250.33 and 513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.09, 1,250.33 and 513.09 is: 708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.09 : 1,250.33 = 513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.09/1,250.33 = 513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.09x = 1,250.33 × 513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.09x = 641,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,529.25/906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.02

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