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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,067.91 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,067.91 and 419.78 is: 579.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,067.91 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,067.91 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,067.91 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 448,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,282.35/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.29

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