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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.87, 1,124.47 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.87, 1,124.47 and 519.14 is: 777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.87 : 1,124.47 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.87/1,124.47 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.87x = 1,124.47 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.87x = 583,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,757.36/750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.44

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