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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.29, 1,250.73 and 513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.29, 1,250.73 and 513.33 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.29 : 1,250.73 = 513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.29/1,250.73 = 513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.29x = 1,250.73 × 513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.29x = 642,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,034.66/906.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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