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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.86, 1,058.18 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.86, 1,058.18 and 435.20 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.86 : 1,058.18 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.86/1,058.18 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.86x = 1,058.18 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.86x = 460,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,519.94/766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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