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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.59, 1,127.39 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.59, 1,127.39 and 519.21 is: 778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.59 : 1,127.39 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.59/1,127.39 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.59x = 1,127.39 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.59x = 585,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,349.57/751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.82

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