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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,250.72 and 513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,250.72 and 513.45 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,250.72 = 513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,250.72 = 513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,250.72 × 513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 642,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,179.62/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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