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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.61, 1,169.45 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.61, 1,169.45 and 259.67 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.61 : 1,169.45 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.61/1,169.45 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.61x = 1,169.45 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.61x = 303,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,663.94/779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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