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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,260.97 and 520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,260.97 and 520.75 is: 718.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,260.97 = 520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,260.97 = 520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,260.97 × 520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 656,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,650.13/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.70

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