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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.19, 1,062.86 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.19, 1,062.86 and 420.88 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.19 : 1,062.86 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.19/1,062.86 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.19x = 1,062.86 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.19x = 447,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,331.20/770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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