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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.44, 1,061.86 and 420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.44, 1,061.86 and 420.14 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.44 : 1,061.86 = 420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.44/1,061.86 = 420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.44x = 1,061.86 × 420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.44x = 446,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129.86/769.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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