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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.20, 1,062.90 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.20, 1,062.90 and 420.88 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.20 : 1,062.90 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.20/1,062.90 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.20x = 1,062.90 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.20x = 447,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,353.35/770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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