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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,260.30 and 520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,260.30 and 520.23 is: 717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,260.30 = 520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,260.30 = 520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,260.30 × 520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 655,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,645.87/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.87

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