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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.68, 1,178.79 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.68, 1,178.79 and 265.93 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.68 : 1,178.79 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.68/1,178.79 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.68x = 1,178.79 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.68x = 313,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,475.62/785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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