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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,037.54 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,037.54 and 518.27 is: 715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,037.54 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,037.54 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,037.54 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 537,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,725.86/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.49

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