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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,177.64 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,177.64 and 265.20 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,177.64 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,177.64 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,177.64 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 312,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,310.13/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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