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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,061.87 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,061.87 and 420.16 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,061.87 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,061.87 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,061.87 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 446,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,155.30/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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