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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,124.30 and 518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,124.30 and 518.70 is: 777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,124.30 = 518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,124.30 = 518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,124.30 × 518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 583,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,174.41/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.38

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