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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,061.19 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,061.19 and 419.66 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,061.19 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,061.19 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,061.19 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 445,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,339.00/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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