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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.15, 1,250.47 and 513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.15, 1,250.47 and 513.30 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.15 : 1,250.47 = 513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.15/1,250.47 = 513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.15x = 1,250.47 × 513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.15x = 641,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,866.25/906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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