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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.58, 1,169.52 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.58, 1,169.52 and 259.62 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.58 : 1,169.52 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.58/1,169.52 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.58x = 1,169.52 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.58x = 303,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,630.78/779.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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