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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,037.70 and 519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,037.70 and 519.78 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,037.70 = 519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,037.70 = 519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,037.70 × 519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 539,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,375.71/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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