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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.18, 1,260.29 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.18, 1,260.29 and 520.20 is: 717.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.18 : 1,260.29 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.18/1,260.29 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.18x = 1,260.29 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.18x = 655,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,602.86/913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.93

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