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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.62, 1,169.28 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.62, 1,169.28 and 259.54 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.62 : 1,169.28 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.62/1,169.28 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.62x = 1,169.28 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.62x = 303,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,474.93/779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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