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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.69, 1,169.51 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.69, 1,169.51 and 259.71 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.69 : 1,169.51 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.69/1,169.51 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.69x = 1,169.51 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.69x = 303,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,732.14/779.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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