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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.22, 1,765.88 and 528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.22, 1,765.88 and 528.41 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.22 : 1,765.88 = 528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.22/1,765.88 = 528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.22x = 1,765.88 × 528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.22x = 933,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,108.65/1,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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