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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,062.23 and 420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,062.23 and 420.45 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,062.23 = 420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,062.23 = 420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,062.23 × 420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 446,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,612.50/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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