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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,061.66 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,061.66 and 420 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,061.66 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,061.66 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,061.66 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 445,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,895.10/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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