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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,260.63 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,260.63 and 520.54 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,260.63 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,260.63 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,260.63 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 656,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,208.34/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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