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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,260.63 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,260.63 and 515.28 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,260.63 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,260.63 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,260.63 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 649,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,577.43/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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