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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,060.37 and 419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,060.37 and 419.07 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,060.37 = 419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,060.37 = 419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,060.37 × 419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 444,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,367.16/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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