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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,061.98 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,061.98 and 420.26 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,061.98 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,061.98 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,061.98 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 446,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,307.71/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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