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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,058.39 and 435.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,058.39 and 435.41 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,058.39 = 435.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,058.39 = 435.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,058.39 × 435.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 460,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,833.59/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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