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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.98, 1,177.65 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.98, 1,177.65 and 264.97 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.98 : 1,177.65 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.98/1,177.65 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.98x = 1,177.65 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.98x = 312,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,043.77/784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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