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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.75, 782.62 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.75, 782.62 and 131.75 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.75 : 782.62 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.75/782.62 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.75x = 782.62 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.75x = 103,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,111.33/521.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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