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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.29, 1,260.36 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.29, 1,260.36 and 520.32 is: 718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.29 : 1,260.36 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.29/1,260.36 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.29x = 1,260.36 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.29x = 655,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,790.52/913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.05

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