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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,250.54 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,250.54 and 513.20 is: 708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,250.54 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,250.54 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,250.54 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 641,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,777.13/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.22

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