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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.89, 784.41 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.89, 784.41 and 157.63 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.89 : 784.41 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.89/784.41 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.89x = 784.41 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.89x = 123,646.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,646.55/522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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