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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,124.44 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,124.44 and 518.78 is: 777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,124.44 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,124.44 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,124.44 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 583,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,330.06/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.21

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