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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.55, 1,260.77 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.55, 1,260.77 and 520.63 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.55 : 1,260.77 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.55/1,260.77 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.55x = 1,260.77 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.55x = 656,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,388.93/913.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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