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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.05, 1,260.02 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.05, 1,260.02 and 520.08 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.05 : 1,260.02 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.05/1,260.02 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.05x = 1,260.02 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.05x = 655,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,311.20/913.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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