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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.13, 1,168.58 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.13, 1,168.58 and 259.14 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.13 : 1,168.58 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.13/1,168.58 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.13x = 1,168.58 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.13x = 302,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,824.53/779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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