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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.98, 1,260 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.98, 1,260 and 520.08 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.98 : 1,260 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.98/1,260 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.98x = 1,260 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.98x = 655,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,300.80/912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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