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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,060.76 and 419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,060.76 and 419.36 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,060.76 = 419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,060.76 = 419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,060.76 × 419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 444,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,836.06/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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