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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.87, 1,058.23 and 435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.87, 1,058.23 and 435.31 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.87 : 1,058.23 = 435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.87/1,058.23 = 435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.87x = 1,058.23 × 435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.87x = 460,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,658.10/766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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