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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,250.39 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,250.39 and 513.14 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,250.39 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,250.39 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,250.39 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 641,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,616.31/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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