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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,260.21 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,260.21 and 520.22 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,260.21 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,260.21 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,260.21 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 655,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,586.45/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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