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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,061.94 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,061.94 and 420.21 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,061.94 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,061.94 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,061.94 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 446,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,237.81/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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