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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.79, 1,058.13 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.79, 1,058.13 and 435.17 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.79 : 1,058.13 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.79/1,058.13 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.79x = 1,058.13 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.79x = 460,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,469.39/766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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