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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.09, 1,123.05 and 517.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.09, 1,123.05 and 517.71 is: 775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,123.05 = 517.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,123.05 = 517.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,123.05 × 517.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 581,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,414.22/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.13

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