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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,250.82 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,250.82 and 513.54 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,250.82 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,250.82 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,250.82 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 642,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,346.10/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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