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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.97, 1,169.74 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.97, 1,169.74 and 259.98 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.97 : 1,169.74 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.97/1,169.74 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.97x = 1,169.74 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.97x = 304,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,114.81/779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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