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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.83, 782.82 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.83, 782.82 and 156.57 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.83 : 782.82 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.83/782.82 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.83x = 782.82 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.83x = 122,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,566.13/521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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