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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.58, 1,260.52 and 520.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.58, 1,260.52 and 520.57 is: 718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.58 : 1,260.52 = 520.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.58/1,260.52 = 520.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.58x = 1,260.52 × 520.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.58x = 656,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,188.90/913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.26

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