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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,062.11 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,062.11 and 420.33 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,062.11 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,062.11 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,062.11 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 446,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,435.76/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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