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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.51, 1,167.93 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.51, 1,167.93 and 258.68 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.51 : 1,167.93 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.51/1,167.93 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.51x = 1,167.93 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.51x = 302,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,114.29/778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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