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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,068.02 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,068.02 and 419.85 is: 579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,068.02 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,068.02 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,068.02 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 448,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,413.39/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.39

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