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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.81, 1,062.38 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.81, 1,062.38 and 420.50 is: 580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.81 : 1,062.38 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.81/1,062.38 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.81x = 1,062.38 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.81x = 446,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,730.79/769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.31

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