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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.05, 1,169.68 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.05, 1,169.68 and 259.87 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.05 : 1,169.68 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.05/1,169.68 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.05x = 1,169.68 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.05x = 303,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,958.89/780.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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