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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.93, 1,168.44 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.93, 1,168.44 and 258.96 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.93 : 1,168.44 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.93/1,168.44 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.93x = 1,168.44 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.93x = 302,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,579.22/778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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