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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,061.51 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,061.51 and 419.90 is: 579.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,061.51 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,061.51 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,061.51 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 445,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,728.05/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.48

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