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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.02, 1,260.06 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.02, 1,260.06 and 520.08 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.02 : 1,260.06 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.02/1,260.06 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.02x = 1,260.06 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.02x = 655,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,332.00/913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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