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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,167.65 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,167.65 and 258.53 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,167.65 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,167.65 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,167.65 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 301,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,868.34/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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