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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.83, 1,167.79 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.83, 1,167.79 and 258.70 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.83 : 1,167.79 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.83/1,167.79 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.83x = 1,167.79 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.83x = 302,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,106.29/778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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