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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.54, 1,177.83 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.54, 1,177.83 and 265.49 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.54 : 1,177.83 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.54/1,177.83 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.54x = 1,177.83 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.54x = 312,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,707.07/785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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