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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,057.93 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,057.93 and 435.01 is: 600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,057.93 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,057.93 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,057.93 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 460,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,210.13/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.33

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