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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,060.35 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,060.35 and 419.10 is: 578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,060.35 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,060.35 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,060.35 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 444,392.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,392.69/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.37

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