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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,251.06 and 513.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,251.06 and 513.71 is: 708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,251.06 = 513.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,251.06 = 513.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,251.06 × 513.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 642,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,682.03/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.87

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