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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,168.16 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,168.16 and 258.53 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,168.16 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,168.16 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,168.16 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 301,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,997.27/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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