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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,126.13 and 519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,126.13 and 519.74 is: 778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,126.13 = 519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,126.13 = 519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,126.13 × 519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 585,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,289.18/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.42

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