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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,037.79 and 518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,037.79 and 518.46 is: 715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,037.79 = 518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,037.79 = 518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,037.79 × 518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 538,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,052.60/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.74

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