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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,168.17 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,168.17 and 258.76 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,168.17 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,168.17 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,168.17 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 302,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,275.67/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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