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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.93, 1,058.14 and 435.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.93, 1,058.14 and 435.35 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.93 : 1,058.14 = 435.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.93/1,058.14 = 435.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.93x = 1,058.14 × 435.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.93x = 460,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,661.25/766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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