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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,260.25 and 520.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,260.25 and 520.21 is: 717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,260.25 = 520.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,260.25 = 520.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,260.25 × 520.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 655,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,594.65/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.88

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