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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.40, 1,060.34 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.40, 1,060.34 and 419.08 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.40 : 1,060.34 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.40/1,060.34 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.40x = 1,060.34 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.40x = 444,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,367.29/768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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