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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,058.48 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,058.48 and 435.45 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,058.48 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,058.48 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,058.48 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 460,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,915.12/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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