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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.79, 1,058.15 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.79, 1,058.15 and 435.20 is: 600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.79 : 1,058.15 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.79/1,058.15 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.79x = 1,058.15 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.79x = 460,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,506.18/766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.56

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