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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.05, 782.84 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.05, 782.84 and 156.77 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.05 : 782.84 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.05/782.84 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.05x = 782.84 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.05x = 122,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,721.13/522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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