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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.96, 1,765.32 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.96, 1,765.32 and 396.96 is: 595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.96 : 1,765.32 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.96/1,765.32 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.96x = 1,765.32 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.96x = 700,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,761.43/1,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.40

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