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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.37, 1,250.84 and 513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.37, 1,250.84 and 513.47 is: 708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.37 : 1,250.84 = 513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.37/1,250.84 = 513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.37x = 1,250.84 × 513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.37x = 642,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,268.81/906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.62

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