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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,168.10 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,168.10 and 258.68 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,168.10 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,168.10 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,168.10 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 302,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,156.97/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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