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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.46, 1,250.84 and 513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.46, 1,250.84 and 513.47 is: 708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.46 : 1,250.84 = 513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.46/1,250.84 = 513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.46x = 1,250.84 × 513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.46x = 642,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,273.23/906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.55

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