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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,260.24 and 520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,260.24 and 520.23 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,260.24 = 520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,260.24 = 520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,260.24 × 520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 655,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,614.66/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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