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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,179.10 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,179.10 and 265.94 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,179.10 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,179.10 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,179.10 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 313,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,569.85/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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