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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,250.42 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,250.42 and 513.44 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,250.42 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,250.42 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,250.42 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 642,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,010.68/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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