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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,062.72 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,062.72 and 420.80 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,062.72 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,062.72 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,062.72 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 447,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,192.58/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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