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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.44, 1,060.44 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.44, 1,060.44 and 419.14 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.44 : 1,060.44 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.44/1,060.44 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.44x = 1,060.44 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.44x = 444,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,472.82/768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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