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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,251.06 and 513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,251.06 and 513.65 is: 708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,251.06 = 513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,251.06 = 513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,251.06 × 513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 642,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,604.40/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.78

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