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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.70, 1,060.81 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.70, 1,060.81 and 419.38 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.70 : 1,060.81 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.70/1,060.81 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.70x = 1,060.81 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.70x = 444,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,882.50/768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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