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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.75, 1,062.26 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.75, 1,062.26 and 420.46 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.75 : 1,062.26 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.75/1,062.26 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.75x = 1,062.26 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.75x = 446,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,637.84/769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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