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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.07, 1,177.42 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.07, 1,177.42 and 265.07 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.07 : 1,177.42 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.07/1,177.42 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.07x = 1,177.42 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.07x = 312,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,092.83/785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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