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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,260.31 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,260.31 and 520.28 is: 717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,260.31 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,260.31 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,260.31 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 655,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,714.09/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.99

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