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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.68, 1,765.72 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.68, 1,765.72 and 552.76 is: 828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.68 : 1,765.72 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.68/1,765.72 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.68x = 1,765.72 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.68x = 976,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,019.39/1,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.76

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