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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,062.09 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,062.09 and 420.32 is: 580.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,062.09 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,062.09 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,062.09 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 446,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,417.67/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.04

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