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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,260.20 and 520.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,260.20 and 520.31 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,260.20 = 520.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,260.20 = 520.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,260.20 × 520.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 655,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,689.66/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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