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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,260.14 and 520.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,260.14 and 520.18 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,260.14 = 520.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,260.14 = 520.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,260.14 × 520.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 655,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,499.63/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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