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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,061.30 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,061.30 and 419.74 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,061.30 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,061.30 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,061.30 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 445,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,462.66/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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