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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.99, 1,062.54 and 420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.99, 1,062.54 and 420.67 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.99 : 1,062.54 = 420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.99/1,062.54 = 420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.99x = 1,062.54 × 420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.99x = 446,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,978.70/769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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