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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.77, 1,765.23 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.77, 1,765.23 and 396.85 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.77 : 1,765.23 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.77/1,765.23 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.77x = 1,765.23 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.77x = 700,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,531.53/1,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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