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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,123.69 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,123.69 and 519.24 is: 779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,123.69 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,123.69 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,123.69 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 583,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,464.80/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.26

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