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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.88, 1,062.42 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.88, 1,062.42 and 420.56 is: 580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.88 : 1,062.42 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.88/1,062.42 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.88x = 1,062.42 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.88x = 446,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,811.36/769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.36

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