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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,123.89 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,123.89 and 519.38 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,123.89 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,123.89 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,123.89 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 583,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,720.37/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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