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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,060.62 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,060.62 and 419.27 is: 578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,060.62 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,060.62 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,060.62 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 444,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,688.80/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.60

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