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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.25, 1,061.56 and 419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.25, 1,061.56 and 419.93 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.25 : 1,061.56 = 419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.25/1,061.56 = 419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.25x = 1,061.56 × 419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.25x = 445,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,780.89/769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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