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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,167.09 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,167.09 and 258.14 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,167.09 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,167.09 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,167.09 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 301,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,272.61/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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