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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.94, 1,765.20 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.94, 1,765.20 and 527.56 is: 791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.94 : 1,765.20 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.94/1,765.20 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.94x = 1,765.20 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.94x = 931,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,248.91/1,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.25

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