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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.35, 1,250.78 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.35, 1,250.78 and 513.36 is: 708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.35 : 1,250.78 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.35/1,250.78 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.35x = 1,250.78 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.35x = 642,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,097.85/906.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.45

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