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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.22, 1,260.19 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.22, 1,260.19 and 514.89 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.22 : 1,260.19 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.22/1,260.19 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.22x = 1,260.19 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.22x = 648,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,859.87/913.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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