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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.95, 1,061.15 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.95, 1,061.15 and 419.64 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.95 : 1,061.15 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.95/1,061.15 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.95x = 1,061.15 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.95x = 445,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,300.99/768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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