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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.66, 1,260.90 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.66, 1,260.90 and 520.68 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.66 : 1,260.90 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.66/1,260.90 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.66x = 1,260.90 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.66x = 656,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,525.41/913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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