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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.93, 1,764.32 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.93, 1,764.32 and 527.31 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.93 : 1,764.32 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.93/1,764.32 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.93x = 1,764.32 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.93x = 930,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,340.94/1,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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