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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,167.26 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,167.26 and 258.42 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,167.26 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,167.26 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,167.26 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 301,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,643.33/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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