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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 784.49 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 784.49 and 157.79 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 784.49 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/784.49 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 784.49 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 123,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,779.97/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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