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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.37, 1,061.73 and 420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.37, 1,061.73 and 420.05 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.37 : 1,061.73 = 420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.37/1,061.73 = 420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.37x = 1,061.73 × 420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.37x = 445,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,974.38/769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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