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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.92, 1,765.64 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.92, 1,765.64 and 396.96 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.92 : 1,765.64 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.92/1,765.64 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.92x = 1,765.64 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.92x = 700,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,888.45/1,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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