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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,124.06 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,124.06 and 518.52 is: 776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,124.06 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,124.06 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,124.06 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 582,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,847.59/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.84

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