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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.18, 1,066.99 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.18, 1,066.99 and 419.10 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.18 : 1,066.99 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.18/1,066.99 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.18x = 1,066.99 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.18x = 447,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,176.08/773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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