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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,169.48 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,169.48 and 259.80 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,169.48 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,169.48 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,169.48 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 303,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,829.61/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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