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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,177.71 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,177.71 and 265.13 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,177.71 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,177.71 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,177.71 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 312,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,246.25/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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