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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,177.49 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,177.49 and 265.03 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,177.49 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,177.49 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,177.49 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 312,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,070.17/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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