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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 786.81 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 786.81 and 159.39 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 786.81 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/786.81 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 786.81 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 125,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,409.65/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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