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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,062.17 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,062.17 and 420.38 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,062.17 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,062.17 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,062.17 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 446,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,515.02/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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