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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,122.96 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,122.96 and 519 is: 777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,122.96 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,122.96 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,122.96 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 582,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,816.24/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.21

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