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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,061.26 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,061.26 and 419.70 is: 579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,061.26 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,061.26 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,061.26 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 445,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,413.75/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.20

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