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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,250.79 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,250.79 and 513.52 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,250.79 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,250.79 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,250.79 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 642,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,305.68/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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