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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 787.13 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 787.13 and 134.76 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 787.13 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/787.13 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 787.13 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 106,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,070.52/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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