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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,250.49 and 513.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,250.49 and 513.15 is: 708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,250.49 = 513.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,250.49 = 513.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,250.49 × 513.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 641,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,688.94/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.13

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