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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,062.62 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,062.62 and 420.73 is: 580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,062.62 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,062.62 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,062.62 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 447,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,076.11/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.60

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