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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.45, 1,250.94 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.45, 1,250.94 and 513.50 is: 708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.45 : 1,250.94 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.45/1,250.94 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.45x = 1,250.94 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.45x = 642,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,351.44/906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.65

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