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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,260.29 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,260.29 and 520.26 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,260.29 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,260.29 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,260.29 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 655,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,675.87/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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