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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.60, 786.89 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.60, 786.89 and 134.59 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.60 : 786.89 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.60/786.89 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.60x = 786.89 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.60x = 105,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.56/524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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