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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,125.95 and 519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,125.95 and 519.61 is: 778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,125.95 = 519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,125.95 = 519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,125.95 × 519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 585,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,049.47/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.23

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