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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,260.46 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,260.46 and 520.35 is: 717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,260.46 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,260.46 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,260.46 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 655,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,880.36/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.96

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