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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.74, 1,260.95 and 520.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.74, 1,260.95 and 520.71 is: 718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.74 : 1,260.95 = 520.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.74/1,260.95 = 520.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.74x = 1,260.95 × 520.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.74x = 656,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,586.67/913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.57

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