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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.08, 1,763.64 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.08, 1,763.64 and 527.24 is: 790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.08 : 1,763.64 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.08/1,763.64 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.08x = 1,763.64 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.08x = 929,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,861.55/1,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.64

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