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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.42 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.42 and 128.30 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.42 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.42 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.42 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 100,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,770.21/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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