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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.03, 1,177.51 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.03, 1,177.51 and 265.02 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.03 : 1,177.51 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.03/1,177.51 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.03x = 1,177.51 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.03x = 312,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,063.70/785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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