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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,260.68 and 520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,260.68 and 520.67 is: 718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,260.68 = 520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,260.68 = 520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,260.68 × 520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 656,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,389.35/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.53

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