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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.09, 1,036.61 and 518.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.09, 1,036.61 and 518.53 is: 715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.09 : 1,036.61 = 518.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.09/1,036.61 = 518.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.09x = 1,036.61 × 518.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.09x = 537,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,513.38/751.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.64

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