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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,061.36 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,061.36 and 419.79 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,061.36 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,061.36 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,061.36 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 445,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,552.19/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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