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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.80, 1,062.33 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.80, 1,062.33 and 420.48 is: 580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.80 : 1,062.33 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.80/1,062.33 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.80x = 1,062.33 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.80x = 446,688.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,688.52/769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.27

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