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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,062.21 and 420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,062.21 and 420.41 is: 580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,062.21 = 420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,062.21 = 420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,062.21 × 420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 446,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,563.71/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.17

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