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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,122.24 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,122.24 and 519.04 is: 777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,122.24 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,122.24 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,122.24 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 582,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,487.45/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.23

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