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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.97, 1,251.65 and 513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.97, 1,251.65 and 513.98 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.97 : 1,251.65 = 513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.97/1,251.65 = 513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.97x = 1,251.65 × 513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.97x = 643,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,320.50/906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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