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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,251.02 and 513.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,251.02 and 513.74 is: 708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,251.02 = 513.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,251.02 = 513.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,251.02 × 513.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 642,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,690.19/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.81

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