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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.48, 1,061.86 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.48, 1,061.86 and 420.18 is: 579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.48 : 1,061.86 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.48/1,061.86 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.48x = 1,061.86 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.48x = 446,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,172.33/769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.84

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