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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.15, 1,260.14 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.15, 1,260.14 and 520.17 is: 717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.15 : 1,260.14 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.15/1,260.14 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.15x = 1,260.14 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.15x = 655,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,491.91/913.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.84

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