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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,058.03 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,058.03 and 435.13 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,058.03 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,058.03 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,058.03 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 460,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,380.59/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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