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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,058.40 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,058.40 and 435.42 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,058.40 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,058.40 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,058.40 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 460,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,848.53/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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