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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.26, 1,130.52 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.26, 1,130.52 and 519.62 is: 777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.26 : 1,130.52 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.26/1,130.52 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.26x = 1,130.52 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.26x = 587,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,437.44/755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.79

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