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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,125.54 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,125.54 and 519.66 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,125.54 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,125.54 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,125.54 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 584,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,898.12/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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