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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.31, 1,125.03 and 519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.31, 1,125.03 and 519.88 is: 778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.31 : 1,125.03 = 519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.31/1,125.03 = 519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.31x = 1,125.03 × 519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.31x = 584,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,880.60/751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.48

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