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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.31, 1,060.26 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.31, 1,060.26 and 419.00 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.31 : 1,060.26 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.31/1,060.26 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.31x = 1,060.26 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.31x = 444,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,244.42/768.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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