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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,251.03 and 513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,251.03 and 513.55 is: 708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,251.03 = 513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,251.03 = 513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,251.03 × 513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 642,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,466.46/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.72

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