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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.55, 1,168.93 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.55, 1,168.93 and 259.37 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.55 : 1,168.93 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.55/1,168.93 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.55x = 1,168.93 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.55x = 303,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,180.95/779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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