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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,250.75 and 513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,250.75 and 513.56 is: 708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,250.75 = 513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,250.75 = 513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,250.75 × 513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 642,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,326.35/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.49

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