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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,250.40 and 513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,250.40 and 513.21 is: 708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,250.40 = 513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,250.40 = 513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,250.40 × 513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 641,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,717.78/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.11

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