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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.05, 1,260.04 and 520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.05, 1,260.04 and 520.10 is: 717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.05 : 1,260.04 = 520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.05/1,260.04 = 520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.05x = 1,260.04 × 520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.05x = 655,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,346.80/913.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.76

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