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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.31, 1,168.71 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.31, 1,168.71 and 259.20 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.31 : 1,168.71 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.31/1,168.71 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.31x = 1,168.71 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.31x = 302,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,929.63/779.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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