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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.54, 1,060.53 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.54, 1,060.53 and 419.22 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.54 : 1,060.53 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.54/1,060.53 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.54x = 1,060.53 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.54x = 444,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,595.39/768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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