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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.85, 1,058.46 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.85, 1,058.46 and 435.29 is: 600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.85 : 1,058.46 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.85/1,058.46 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.85x = 1,058.46 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.85x = 460,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,737.05/766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.82

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