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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,168.29 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,168.29 and 393.75 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,168.29 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,168.29 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,168.29 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 460,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,014.19/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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