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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,126.20 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,126.20 and 519.32 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,126.20 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,126.20 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,126.20 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 584,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,858.18/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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