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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,122.81 and 517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,122.81 and 517.70 is: 775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,122.81 = 517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,122.81 = 517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,122.81 × 517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 581,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,279.60/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.89

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