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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,062.57 and 420.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,062.57 and 420.65 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,062.57 = 420.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,062.57 = 420.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,062.57 × 420.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 446,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,970.07/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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