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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,061.92 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,061.92 and 420.20 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,061.92 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,061.92 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,061.92 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 446,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,218.78/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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