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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.76 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.76 and 560.33 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.78 : 1,765.76 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.78/1,765.76 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.78x = 1,765.76 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.78x = 989,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,396.67/1,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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