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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,061.13 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,061.13 and 419.62 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,061.13 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,061.13 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,061.13 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 445,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,271.37/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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