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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,126.32 and 518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,126.32 and 518.51 is: 778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,126.32 = 518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,126.32 = 518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,126.32 × 518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 584,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,008.18/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.48

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