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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.99, 787.69 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.99, 787.69 and 159.82 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.99 : 787.69 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.99/787.69 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.99x = 787.69 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.99x = 125,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,888.62/524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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