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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,168.82 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,168.82 and 259.23 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,168.82 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,168.82 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,168.82 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 302,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,991.91/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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