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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.74, 1,169.35 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.74, 1,169.35 and 259.64 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.74 : 1,169.35 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.74/1,169.35 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.74x = 1,169.35 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.74x = 303,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,610.03/779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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