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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.71, 1,062.19 and 420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.71, 1,062.19 and 420.40 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.71 : 1,062.19 = 420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.71/1,062.19 = 420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.71x = 1,062.19 × 420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.71x = 446,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,542.57/769.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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