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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,250.58 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,250.58 and 513.26 is: 708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,250.58 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,250.58 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,250.58 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 641,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,875.82/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.30

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