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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,062.50 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,062.50 and 420.62 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,062.50 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,062.50 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,062.50 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 446,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,908.75/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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