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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.97, 785.94 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.97, 785.94 and 128.65 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 785.94 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/785.94 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 785.94 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 101,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,111.18/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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