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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.33, 1,763.42 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.33, 1,763.42 and 526.71 is: 789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.33 : 1,763.42 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.33/1,763.42 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.33x = 1,763.42 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.33x = 928,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,808.31/1,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.58

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