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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,251.11 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,251.11 and 513.64 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,251.11 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,251.11 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,251.11 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 642,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,622.99/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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