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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.53, 1,177.81 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.53, 1,177.81 and 265.40 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.53 : 1,177.81 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.53/1,177.81 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.53x = 1,177.81 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.53x = 312,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,583.56/785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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