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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 783.72 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 783.72 and 157.14 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 783.72 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/783.72 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 783.72 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 123,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,153.76/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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