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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,260.75 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,260.75 and 520.56 is: 718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,260.75 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,260.75 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,260.75 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 656,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,296.02/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.42

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