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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,250.76 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,250.76 and 513.44 is: 708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,250.76 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,250.76 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,250.76 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 642,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,190.21/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.58

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