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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,250.87 and 513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,250.87 and 513.45 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,250.87 = 513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,250.87 = 513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,250.87 × 513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 642,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,250.38/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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