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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.51, 1,260.65 and 520.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.51, 1,260.65 and 520.53 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.51 : 1,260.65 = 520.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.51/1,260.65 = 520.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.51x = 1,260.65 × 520.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.51x = 656,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,206.14/913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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