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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,261.11 and 520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,261.11 and 520.83 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,261.11 = 520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,261.11 = 520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,261.11 × 520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 656,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,823.92/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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