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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,069.18 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,069.18 and 420.69 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,069.18 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,069.18 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,069.18 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 449,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,793.33/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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