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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,167.02 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,167.02 and 258.06 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,167.02 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,167.02 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,167.02 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 301,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,161.18/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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