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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,260.57 and 530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,260.57 and 530.27 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,260.57 = 530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,260.57 = 530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,260.57 × 530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 668,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,436.15/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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