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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.54, 1,057.79 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.54, 1,057.79 and 435.01 is: 600.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.54 : 1,057.79 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.54/1,057.79 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.54x = 1,057.79 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.54x = 460,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,149.23/766.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.29

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