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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.74, 1,169.76 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.74, 1,169.76 and 259.84 is: 389.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.74 : 1,169.76 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.74/1,169.76 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.74x = 1,169.76 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.74x = 303,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,950.44/779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.81

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