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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 786.86 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 786.86 and 139.84 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 786.86 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/786.86 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 786.86 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 110,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029.87/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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