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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,061.29 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,061.29 and 419.73 is: 579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,061.29 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,061.29 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,061.29 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 445,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,455.25/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.24

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