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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.59, 1,169.61 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.59, 1,169.61 and 259.66 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.59 : 1,169.61 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.59/1,169.61 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.59x = 1,169.61 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.59x = 303,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,700.93/779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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