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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,060.88 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,060.88 and 419.44 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,060.88 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,060.88 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,060.88 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 444,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,970.76/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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