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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.75, 1,766.81 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.75, 1,766.81 and 397.82 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.75 : 1,766.81 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.75/1,766.81 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.75x = 1,766.81 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.75x = 702,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,872.35/1,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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