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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.01, 1,259.96 and 520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.01, 1,259.96 and 520.03 is: 717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.01 : 1,259.96 = 520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.01/1,259.96 = 520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.01x = 1,259.96 × 520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.01x = 655,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,215.97/913.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.64

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