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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.15, 789.03 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.15, 789.03 and 155.83 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.15 : 789.03 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.15/789.03 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.15x = 789.03 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.15x = 122,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,954.54/526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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