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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.77, 1,758.21 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.77, 1,758.21 and 442.24 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.77 : 1,758.21 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.77/1,758.21 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.77x = 1,758.21 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.77x = 777,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,550.79/1,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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