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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.56, 1,260.76 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.56, 1,260.76 and 520.64 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.56 : 1,260.76 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.56/1,260.76 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.56x = 1,260.76 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.56x = 656,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,402.09/913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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