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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,060.86 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,060.86 and 419.42 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,060.86 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,060.86 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,060.86 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 444,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,945.90/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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