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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,062.51 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,062.51 and 420.63 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,062.51 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,062.51 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,062.51 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 446,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,923.58/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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