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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,159.49 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,159.49 and 259.88 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,159.49 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,159.49 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,159.49 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 301,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,323.11/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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