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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.46, 1,260.51 and 520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.46, 1,260.51 and 520.41 is: 718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.46 : 1,260.51 = 520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.46/1,260.51 = 520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.46x = 1,260.51 × 520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.46x = 655,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,982.01/913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.13

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