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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.08, 1,765.62 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.08, 1,765.62 and 396.94 is: 595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.08 : 1,765.62 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.08/1,765.62 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.08x = 1,765.62 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.08x = 700,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,840.79/1,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.41

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