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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,057.86 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,057.86 and 435.06 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,057.86 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,057.86 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,057.86 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 460,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,232.57/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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