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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.33, 1,060.31 and 419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.33, 1,060.31 and 419.03 is: 578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.33 : 1,060.31 = 419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.33/1,060.31 = 419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.33x = 1,060.31 × 419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.33x = 444,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,294.30/768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.26

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