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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,251.20 and 513.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,251.20 and 513.66 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,251.20 = 513.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,251.20 = 513.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,251.20 × 513.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 642,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,682.57/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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