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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,062.10 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,062.10 and 420.32 is: 580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,062.10 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,062.10 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,062.10 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 446,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,421.87/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.05

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