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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,037.16 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,037.16 and 519.12 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,037.16 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,037.16 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,037.16 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 538,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,410.50/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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