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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.98, 1,766.90 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.98, 1,766.90 and 528.50 is: 792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.98 : 1,766.90 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.98/1,766.90 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.98x = 1,766.90 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.98x = 933,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,806.65/1,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.72

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