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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.51, 1,251.00 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.51, 1,251.00 and 513.53 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.51 : 1,251.00 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.51/1,251.00 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.51x = 1,251.00 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.51x = 642,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,425.91/906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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