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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,168.04 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,168.04 and 258.44 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,168.04 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,168.04 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,168.04 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 301,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,868.26/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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