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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.59, 1,125.56 and 519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.59, 1,125.56 and 519.83 is: 778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.59 : 1,125.56 = 519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.59/1,125.56 = 519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.59x = 1,125.56 × 519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.59x = 585,091.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,091.63/751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.47

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