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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,125.36 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,125.36 and 519.84 is: 778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,125.36 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,125.36 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,125.36 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 585,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,007.14/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.45

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