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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.47, 1,060.50 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.47, 1,060.50 and 419.16 is: 578.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.47 : 1,060.50 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.47/1,060.50 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.47x = 1,060.50 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.47x = 444,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,519.18/768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.45

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