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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.20, 1,125.63 and 519.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.20, 1,125.63 and 519.27 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.20 : 1,125.63 = 519.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.20/1,125.63 = 519.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.20x = 1,125.63 × 519.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.20x = 584,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,505.89/751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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