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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.68, 1,765.47 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.68, 1,765.47 and 526.95 is: 790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.68 : 1,765.47 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.68/1,765.47 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.68x = 1,765.47 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.68x = 930,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,314.42/1,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.63

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