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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,251.52 and 513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,251.52 and 513.94 is: 709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,251.52 = 513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,251.52 = 513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,251.52 × 513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 643,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,203.62/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.21

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