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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.06, 1,765.80 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.06, 1,765.80 and 527.80 is: 791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.06 : 1,765.80 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.06/1,765.80 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.06x = 1,765.80 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.06x = 931,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,989.24/1,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.79

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