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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.28, 1,766.39 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.28, 1,766.39 and 527.56 is: 791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.28 : 1,766.39 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.28/1,766.39 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.28x = 1,766.39 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.28x = 931,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,882.56/1,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.55

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