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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.11, 782.93 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.11, 782.93 and 156.83 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.11 : 782.93 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.11/782.93 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.11x = 782.93 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.11x = 122,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,783.00/522.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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