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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.85, 784.29 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.85, 784.29 and 157.64 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.85 : 784.29 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.85/784.29 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.85x = 784.29 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.85x = 123,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,635.48/522.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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