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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.45, 1,167.53 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.45, 1,167.53 and 258.46 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.45 : 1,167.53 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.45/1,167.53 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.45x = 1,167.53 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.45x = 301,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,759.80/778.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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