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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.69, 1,260.93 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.69, 1,260.93 and 520.66 is: 718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.69 : 1,260.93 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.69/1,260.93 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.69x = 1,260.93 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.69x = 656,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,515.81/913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.53

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