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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,062.84 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,062.84 and 420.86 is: 580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,062.84 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,062.84 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,062.84 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 447,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,301.53/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.78

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