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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,057.98 and 435.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,057.98 and 435.15 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,057.98 = 435.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,057.98 = 435.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,057.98 × 435.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 460,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,380.00/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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