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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,060.77 and 419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,060.77 and 419.37 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,060.77 = 419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,060.77 = 419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,060.77 × 419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 444,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,855.11/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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