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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.55, 1,764.83 and 527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.55, 1,764.83 and 527.13 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.55 : 1,764.83 = 527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.55/1,764.83 = 527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.55x = 1,764.83 × 527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.55x = 930,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,296.16/1,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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