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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,061.64 and 420.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,061.64 and 420.00 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,061.64 = 420.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,061.64 = 420.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,061.64 × 420.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 445,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,883.49/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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