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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,169.44 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,169.44 and 259.47 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,169.44 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,169.44 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,169.44 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 303,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,433.95/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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