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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,167.80 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,167.80 and 388.59 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,167.80 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,167.80 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,167.80 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 453,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,793.46/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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