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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,251.18 and 513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,251.18 and 513.65 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,251.18 = 513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,251.18 = 513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,251.18 × 513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 642,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,662.35/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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