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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,166.90 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,166.90 and 388.01 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,166.90 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,166.90 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,166.90 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 452,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,761.09/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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