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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.34, 1,260.50 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.34, 1,260.50 and 520.49 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.34 : 1,260.50 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.34/1,260.50 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.34x = 1,260.50 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.34x = 656,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,078.19/913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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