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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,251.01 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,251.01 and 513.58 is: 708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,251.01 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,251.01 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,251.01 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 642,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,493.72/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.66

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