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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,060.84 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,060.84 and 419.40 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,060.84 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,060.84 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,060.84 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 444,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,916.30/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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