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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.97, 1,168.59 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.97, 1,168.59 and 388.99 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.97 : 1,168.59 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.97/1,168.59 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.97x = 1,168.59 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.97x = 454,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,562.89/778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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