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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,250.79 and 513.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,250.79 and 513.53 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,250.79 = 513.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,250.79 = 513.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,250.79 × 513.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 642,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,311.93/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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