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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,058.21 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,058.21 and 435.26 is: 600.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,058.21 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,058.21 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,058.21 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 460,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,589.02/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.69

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