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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,061.27 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,061.27 and 419.72 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,061.27 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,061.27 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,061.27 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 445,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,436.24/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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