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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,250.60 and 513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,250.60 and 513.28 is: 708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,250.60 = 513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,250.60 = 513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,250.60 × 513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 641,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,907.97/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.35

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