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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,251.09 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,251.09 and 513.60 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,251.09 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,251.09 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,251.09 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 642,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,559.82/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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