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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,259.88 and 520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,259.88 and 520.14 is: 717.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,259.88 = 520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,259.88 = 520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,259.88 × 520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 655,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,313.98/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.66

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