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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,260.36 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,260.36 and 514.96 is: 710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,260.36 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,260.36 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,260.36 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 649,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,031.83/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.59

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