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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.19, 1,260.33 and 520.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.19, 1,260.33 and 520.25 is: 718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.19 : 1,260.33 = 520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.19/1,260.33 = 520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.19x = 1,260.33 × 520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.19x = 655,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,686.68/913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.02

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