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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.67, 1,765.65 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.67, 1,765.65 and 396.91 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.67 : 1,765.65 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.67/1,765.65 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.67x = 1,765.65 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.67x = 700,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,804.14/1,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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