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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,260.09 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,260.09 and 520.02 is: 717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,260.09 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,260.09 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,260.09 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 655,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,272.00/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.74

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