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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,062.04 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,062.04 and 420.27 is: 579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,062.04 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,062.04 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,062.04 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 446,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,343.55/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.96

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