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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,061.33 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,061.33 and 419.78 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,061.33 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,061.33 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,061.33 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 445,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,523.01/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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