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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.39, 1,057.85 and 435.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.39, 1,057.85 and 435.03 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.39 : 1,057.85 = 435.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.39/1,057.85 = 435.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.39x = 1,057.85 × 435.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.39x = 460,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,196.49/766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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