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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.81, 1,251.36 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.81, 1,251.36 and 513.87 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.81 : 1,251.36 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.81/1,251.36 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.81x = 1,251.36 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.81x = 643,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,036.36/906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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