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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,061.39 and 419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,061.39 and 419.80 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,061.39 = 419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,061.39 = 419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,061.39 × 419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 445,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,571.52/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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