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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.92, 784.38 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.92, 784.38 and 157.81 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.92 : 784.38 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.92/784.38 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.92x = 784.38 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.92x = 123,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,784.97/522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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