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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.39, 1,260.58 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.39, 1,260.58 and 520.47 is: 718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.39 : 1,260.58 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.39/1,260.58 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.39x = 1,260.58 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.39x = 656,094.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,094.07/913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.31

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