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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.91, 1,251.59 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.91, 1,251.59 and 513.99 is: 709.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.91 : 1,251.59 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.91/1,251.59 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.91x = 1,251.59 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.91x = 643,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,304.74/906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.34

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