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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.35, 1,764.38 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.35, 1,764.38 and 396.32 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.35 : 1,764.38 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.35/1,764.38 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.35x = 1,764.38 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.35x = 699,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,248.28/1,176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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