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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,251.07 and 513.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,251.07 and 513.61 is: 708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,251.07 = 513.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,251.07 = 513.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,251.07 × 513.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 642,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,562.06/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.77

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