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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.94, 1,766.70 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.94, 1,766.70 and 528.56 is: 792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.94 : 1,766.70 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.94/1,766.70 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.94x = 1,766.70 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.94x = 933,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,806.95/1,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.75

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