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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,260.47 and 515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,260.47 and 515.15 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,260.47 = 515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,260.47 = 515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,260.47 × 515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 649,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,322.24/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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