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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.13, 1,168.56 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.13, 1,168.56 and 259.44 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.13 : 1,168.56 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.13/1,168.56 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.13x = 1,168.56 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.13x = 303,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,171.21/779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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