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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,168.49 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,168.49 and 259.05 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,168.49 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,168.49 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,168.49 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 302,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,697.98/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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