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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.05, 1,147.23 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.05, 1,147.23 and 435.99 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.05 : 1,147.23 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.05/1,147.23 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.05x = 1,147.23 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.05x = 500,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,179.17/766.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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