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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.03, 1,260.04 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.03, 1,260.04 and 520.05 is: 717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.03 : 1,260.04 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.03/1,260.04 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.03x = 1,260.04 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.03x = 655,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,282.50/913.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.70

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