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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,168.67 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,168.67 and 389.28 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,168.67 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,168.67 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,168.67 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 454,937.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,937.91/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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