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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,058.06 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,058.06 and 435.12 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,058.06 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,058.06 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,058.06 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 460,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,383.07/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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