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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,251.08 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,251.08 and 513.57 is: 708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,251.08 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,251.08 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,251.08 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 642,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,521.21/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.75

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