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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,058.32 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,058.32 and 435.16 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,058.32 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,058.32 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,058.32 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 460,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,538.53/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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