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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,124.66 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,124.66 and 519.63 is: 778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,124.66 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,124.66 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,124.66 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 584,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,407.08/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.11

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