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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,061.13 and 419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,061.13 and 419.63 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,061.13 = 419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,061.13 = 419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,061.13 × 419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 445,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,278.25/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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