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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,250.94 and 513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,250.94 and 513.62 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,250.94 = 513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,250.94 = 513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,250.94 × 513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 642,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,507.80/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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