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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.95, 1,251.49 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.95, 1,251.49 and 513.90 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.95 : 1,251.49 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.95/1,251.49 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.95x = 1,251.49 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.95x = 643,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,140.71/906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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