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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 783.11 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 783.11 and 156.89 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 783.11 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/783.11 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 783.11 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 122,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858.97/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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