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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,260.02 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,260.02 and 520.16 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,260.02 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,260.02 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,260.02 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 655,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,412.00/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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